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Tick bites (Lyme prevention)

Pulled a tick off in the last 72 hours? A single dose of doxycycline can prevent Lyme disease.

  • Phone or video consult
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Who this is for

Ages 8 and up, within 72 hours of tick removal. Pregnant patients and children under 8 get an alternate regimen.

Common symptoms

  • Known tick attachment
  • Attached more than 24 hours
  • In a Lyme-endemic area

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Rash or fever already present
  • Tick attached unknown length of time (still prescribable)
  • Pregnant or under age 8 (alternate regimen)

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